I agree with you. Guys this is NOT about talent. Bonzi (as much as I hate to say because I LOVED that the Rockets got him in preseason) does NOT fit the Rockets, we have a post player (YAO) and another that can post also (BATTIER), Bonzi that is his major talent, he isnt a jump shooter, which Rockets will need when Yao gets back. Flip can shoot the 3, Dale Davis can be solid boarder for 15-20 minutes a game. Another Chuck Hayes, with more playoff experience would not disappoint me. Flip is a poor mans Luther TRUE, but thats not a bad deal, because Luther can't play that many minutes, he is more productive in my opinion with less time.
I love how they say that bonzi and jvg are not getting along so the roxs must be stupid enough to give away the following: As for Detroit, Wells would give them a proven perimeter scorer off the bench who would create another mismatch for opponents to worry about. I sometimes struggle with the idea that Wells is in fact a guard, because he rebounds the ball so well. A big no on this, even if bonzi is on lease.
I dont understand why everybody wants to get rid of bonzi this is a guy who can do really big things for us come playoff time and become the consistent 3rd scorer we need
How bout we get Tmac to convince Vince to opt out early, take the vet's minimum, and join the Rox as a six man off the bench? Sounds plausible to me
great find. but the trade doesnt make sense for the rox, we dont need another undersized 2 or 40 year old.
Philadelphia 76ers Incoming Players Photo: Bonzi Wells Bonzi Wells Salary: $2,115,000 Years Remaining: 1 PTS: 7.4 REB: 4.1 AST: 1.1 PER: 8.84 Photo: Kirk Snyder Kirk Snyder Salary: $1,537,440 Years Remaining: 2 PTS: 4.9 REB: 2.2 AST: 1.1 PER: 13.09 Photo: Bob Sura Bob Sura Salary: $3,840,000 Years Remaining: 2 Houston Rockets Incoming Players Photo: Andre Miller Andre Miller Salary: $8,966,666 Years Remaining: 3 PTS: 13.2 REB: 4.3 AST: 8.2 PER: 16.03 Outgoing Players: Bonzi Wells, Kirk Snyder, Bob Sura How about this trade? Although Philly might not do it.
How about Shane shoot jumpers and Bonzi post. Flip will disappear come playoff time, it aint even a question. Where was he when Lebron was single-handedly taking out Detroit. Dale Davis!? The guy is damn near 40. We're lucky Mutombo is doing well, let's not push our luck. Bottom line is this is stupid, real stupid. It only helps Detroit. It came from a Detroit writer after all
Here's what I read in that blog... By picking up Flip Murray, the Rockets would be taking a gamble similar to the one they took with Wells. However, when you consider he would be taking a roster spot vacated by a guy who hasn't played since the 2005 season (Sura) due to back and knee injuries, the worst that can happen is Murray will give you exactly what the guy he replaced, gave you -- nothing. The potential upside, however, is huge. When Murray's on top of his game - which hasn't happened too much in Detroit - he can be unstoppable. If he puts together a stretch like that in the playoffs, and Yao and T-Mac are healthy, the Rockets could be an emerging sleeper out West. It's not a gamble worth taking, IMO. The upside of having Bonzi is much larger than having Dale Davis and Flip Murray. Just say HELL NO.
The only trade I would do with the Pistons involves McDyess, Webber, or Wallace puting on a Rockets uniform. Nazr and Davis are the only bigs I want no part of if I'm the Rockets. Bonzi is still an asset to this team, and it will perhaps be displayed in the playoffs. I'd rather take that risk than to have Davis and Flip trying to fit.
